Associate Attorney

Halbrook Wood Windham; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halbrook Wood Windham in Missouri is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a growing litigation-focused team. You will represent clients in proceedings, draft documents, and advise on transactions, with direct client interaction and hands-on experience.

You'll work on a mentor-led team with one partner guiding your development, as the firm expands its St. Louis office, building long-term professional relationships and delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri; licensure in Illinois is a plus, and an eventual requirement
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to convey complex concepts clearly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in legal proceedings, draft legal documents, and advise clients on legal transactions.
• Newer associates will gain hands-on experience in a variety of practice areas, work directly with clients, and play a key role in successful litigation of cases.
• Each associate works directly on a team with one partner who mentors the attorney and is committed to their professional development and career growth.
• We work as a team to provide our clients with excellent service and strive to form deep, meaningful relationships both within the office and with our clients.
• Our Mission as Litigation Attorneys: Protecting the rights, interests and positions of individuals and corporations, while representing them in the courtroom with the utmost skill, dedication, and professionalism.

Skills

Writing proficiency

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Convey complex concepts clearly

Interpersonal abilities

Caseload management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Missouri license to practice law (Illinois a plus)

Job description

Established and highly regarded Kansas City firm expanding its presence in the St. Louis area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, growing team and play a meaningful role in building and shaping the firm's St. Louis office.

As an Associate Attorney at Halbrook Wood Windham, you will represent clients in legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and advise clients on legal transactions.

We work as a team to provide our clients with excellent service and strive to form deep, meaningful relationships both within the office and with our clients. Committed to hiring a diverse workforce, we help each individual feel included in the firm, and venture to retain individuals from all backgrounds to stay and build their careers. When hiring, we look for motivated and service-minded individuals who like to work hard for the win.

Newer associates will immediately gain hands-on experience in a variety of practice areas, will work directly with clients, and will play a key role in the successful litigation of cases. Each associate works directly on a team with one partner who mentors the attorney and is committed to their professional development and career growth.

Our Mission as Litigation Attorneys: Protecting the rights, interests and positions of individuals and corporations, while representing them in the courtroom with the utmost skill, dedication, and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri; licensure in Illinois is a plus, and an eventual requirement
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to convey complex concepts clearly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment